Table 2.
Descriptive Statistics of Measures Assessing Preparedness, Norms and Motivation (N=787)
| Measures | n | Alpha | Mean | SD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. Prepared to advise parents about child discipline | 783 | 0.70 | 3.19 | 0.65 |
| 2. Value in advising parents about child discipline | 782 | 0.70 | 3.59 | 0.58 |
| 3. Perceived professional norms of preparedness about advising parents about child discipline | 784 | 0.73 | 2.85 | 0.64 |
| 4. Motivation to participate in activities designed to change norms regarding the use of corporal punishment | 783 | 0.83 | 3.60 | 0.75 |
Note. Means are on a scale of: 1=not at all, 2= a little, 3=somewhat/moderately, 4=very, and 5=extremely;
Chronbach’s alpha coefficients were given as a measure of internal consistency and scale reliability, an alpha above 0.65 is considered good reliability.